Orange Echinaster Starfish
Orange Echinaster Starfish
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Orange Echinaster Starfish: A Vibrant Addition to Your Reef
Introduce a splash of vivid color and dynamic activity to your reef aquarium with the Orange Echinaster Starfish. Known for its strikingly bright orange hue and unique star-shaped form, this stunning echinoderm not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your tank but also plays a valuable role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
### Care Level & Requirements
**Care Level:** Moderate
**Temperament:** Peaceful
**Minimum Tank Size:** 50+ gallons
**Diet:** Omnivore – detritus and leftover food scavenger
**Reef Safe:** Yes
The Orange Echinaster Starfish thrives in stable environments with optimal water parameters. Ideal conditions include a temperature range of 72-78°F, a pH level of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.023-1.025. A well-established tank with plenty of live rock provides the best environment for these starfish, as they enjoy exploring surfaces and crevices.
### Feeding & Compatibility
A natural scavenger, this starfish feeds on detritus and leftover food, contributing to your aquarium's cleanliness. Supplement its diet with small pieces of shrimp or marine pellets to ensure balanced nutrition. The Orange Echinaster Starfish is peaceful and compatible with a wide array of reef inhabitants, including fish, corals, and other invertebrates. It poses no threat to sessile organisms, making it an ideal addition to any reef setup.
### What to Expect
Upon introducing the Orange Echinaster Starfish to your aquarium, you'll notice its gentle, deliberate movements as it roams the tank, adding a touch of vibrant beauty and intrigue. Its peaceful nature and beneficial scavenging behavior make it a favored choice among reef enthusiasts seeking both aesthetic enhancement and functional efficiency.
Elevate your reef experience with the Orange Echinaster Starfish—a captivating creature that combines visual allure with ecological balance. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or new to the reef-keeping world, this enchanting starfish promises to be a delightful and rewarding addition to your underwater haven.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
Detritus and biofilm; target-feed small meaty foods.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
Temperature 75-80°F, salinity 1.023-1.025 SG, pH 8.1-8.4, ammonia and nitrite 0, nitrate under 20 ppm. Mature tank. Acclimate very slowly (drip).
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Echinaster and Linckia are reef safe; knobby/Protoreaster stars are not reef safe and eat corals and clams.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Up to 4-12 in., species dependent.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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